The TOPS at SPAR Wine Show Welcomes you to WINEderland!

Tops at Spar Wine Fun at Montecasino

Welcome to WINEderland where the stars are red, white and wild! Kicking off the 2017 national tour, the TOPS at SPAR Wine Show is back in Johannesburg, and for the first time at Montecasino, to present its 12th spectacular “pourformance” of South Africa’s most loved wines and bubbly from 25th – 27th May 2017.

The wonderful world of wine awaits those who crave a bit of magic and plenty of adventure. After searching the far reaches of the Northern Cape’s dry arid regions and the lush Western Cape’s winelands, the TOPS at SPAR Wine Show’s selection of the best of the best is sure to entertain your senses in a wine show like no other.

Miguel Chan buying wine at an auction

Among signature experiences is the exclusive Café Cru Sparkling Wine Bar hosted by Miguel Chan, head sommelier for the Tsogo Sun group where visitors can immerse themselves in the glitz and glam that’s synonymous with bubbly. Also on show and back by popular demand, is the interactive and edutaining Wine Theatre. There’s also a range of VIP packages over and above general access this year. Think exclusive and private tastings of premium wines and fine food pairing, VIP lounge access, a special gift, snacks and canapés, and, and, and….

Jugglers having wine fun

Named the best consumer exhibition in its category at the 2017 AAXO’s Organiser and Exhibitor Awards, this year’s TOPS at SPAR Wine Show is in a league of its own and encourages all wine lovers, from casual wine drinkers to pros, to taste and buy the country’s best bottles directly from the wine producers at cellar door prices.

Enjoy the pouring

Tickets are available online with new ticketing provider, Ticketpro. General admission is R120 online or R140 at the door. It includes a tasting glass, all tastings and access to the wine theatre and a map to help navigate the show. For prices of all other VIP packages please go to www.wineshow.co.za.

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As a young aspiring chef, Michael laid a solid foundation for his career at the Cordon Bleu Cooking School in London. Over the next 30 years he had a series of high profile hospitality management posts, was the Public Relations Manager for Boschendal and ran three successful restaurants in the Cape, one of which, Parks, featured in the national top 10 restaurants.

Michael is a family man, author and broadcaster.

A lifetime devoted to the promotion and appreciation of the South African wine and food industry has earned him many accolades, including the Lannice Snyman Lifetime Achievement Award at the 2013 Eat Out Awards.

Michael continues to be prolific, informative and entertaining on his wine and food website, michaelolivier.co.za and on his wine site, wine4friends.co.zawhich sells specially chosen wine boxes.